12 More Law Schools Sued Over Employment Data

Attorneys  filed suit today against twelve law schools arguing that these schools induced students  into attending by providing deceptive employment data.      The schools are:  Albany, Brooklyn, California Western, IIT  Chicago-Kent, DePaul, Florida Coastal, Golden Gate,…

Hans Smit (1927-2012)

I have just learned from my colleague Tom Hazen that Hans Smit, who taught at Columbia Law School for more than fifty years, has passed away.  Cribbing now from his…

Tweeting #AALS12

Twitter users attending the AALS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. are using "#AALS12" (without the quotes) to post observations, comments, etc.   The hashtag "AALS" picks up lots of non-law…

Jane Larson (1958-2011)

I am shocked and saddened to learn via Brian Leiter that Jane Larson of the University of Wisconsin's law school has passed away.  I am dismayed at how many important law professors…

Richard Huber (1919-2011)

I am sorry to report that long-time Boston College law professor and dean Richard Huber passed away this weekend.  Cribbing now from the BC press release: The Boston College Law…

Bob Berry (1936-2011)

Following on the other sad news of the last few weeks comes news that long-time Boston College law professor Robert Berry passed away November 21.  Bob was a beloved teacher…